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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,322.50 and 423,838.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,322.50 and 423,838.50 is: 604,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,322.50 : 423,838.50 = 423,838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,322.50/423,838.50 = 423,838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,322.50x = 423,838.50 × 423,838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,322.50x = 179,639,074,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,639,074,082.25/297,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,189.30

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